Here’s a classic Sloppy Joe 🍔—savory, slightly sweet, and messy in the best way!
Ingredients (4 servings)
- 1 lb (450 g) ground beef
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, finely chopped (optional)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup tomato sauce or ketchup
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp mustard (yellow or Dijon)
- 1–2 tsp brown sugar (optional, for sweetness)
- Salt & pepper, to taste
- 4 hamburger buns
Instructions
- Cook the meat
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef.
- Drain excess fat if necessary.
- Add vegetables
- Stir in onion, bell pepper, and garlic. Cook 3–5 minutes until softened.
- Make the sauce
- Add tomato sauce, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, and sugar.
- Stir well and simmer 10–15 minutes, until thickened.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Serve
- Spoon the meat mixture onto hamburger buns.
- Optional: top with cheese, pickles, or coleslaw.
Tips & Variations
- Spicier version: Add a pinch of chili powder or hot sauce.
- Healthier: Use ground turkey or chicken and whole-wheat buns.
- Make-ahead: The filling can be refrigerated for 2–3 days or frozen.
- Extra gooey: Add shredded cheddar cheese on top before serving.
If you want, I can give you a crockpot Sloppy Joe version that’s super easy for busy nights.
